Open and Affirming
. . .Way beyond tolerance!
Plymouth Congregational UCC became an Open and Affirming Congregation of the UCC in 1998. As such, the church actively embraces and affirms members of the LGBT community, making them partners in the life and ministry of the congregation.
Our ONA committee meets after worship the 1st Sunday of each month. Join us.
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Inclusive...it's more than you might think.
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LGBT couples and individuals are welcome.
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The pastor officiates, and the congregation celebrates, unions for non-traditional couples.
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Non-traditional families are supported and nurtured
What we're up to :
ONA committee members and friends meet at Bobby J's in downtown Grand Rapids following the opening of Kim Roberts' "Focus on the Family" video exhibit.
In April of 2008, Plymouth celebrated 10 years of being an Open and Affirming congregation, welcoming the Reverend Lois Powell, the first "out" lesbian to be ordained in the UCC (1978), as guest speaker and pulpit guest.
West Michigan Pride Celebration
Friday and Saturday, June 20- 21, 2008
Plymouth's ONA committee provided the food for Pride's wine and food reception prior "Kiss the Bride" at UICA in downtown Grand Rapids.
And, on June 21st, the committee and other Plymouth members were available at the Pride Celebration in John Ball Park to answer questions about the church and about what Open and Affirming means to us.
Good food, good friends and sunshine - a great way to spend Pride weekend!